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Race #264

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Official speed 130.99 wpm (29.86 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 19, 2021 9:40:54am UTC
Race Finish July 19, 2021 9:41:24am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. decompose (149.35 wpm)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 120.07
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The basic concept is simple: a satellite in geosynchronous orbit is connected by cable to a stationary or mobile platform somewhere on Earth's equator. An elevator would ride up and down the cable at a fraction of present costs. Many sane and sober people believe that a space elevator will be constructed within this century.